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As time meandered from the 19th Century towards the dawn of the new era, a dream was born. A dream of harnessing steam technology to link Africa’s vast south to north, around the awe-inspiring mountain ranges that dot the continent, through the apparently arid desert landscapes, over untamed savannah grasslands teeming with wildlife. From the Cape all the way to Cairo... all of this on parallel lines of tempered steel.
It is from this dream that The Blue Train was born. Cairo was never to be, but the dreamers persevered and The Blue Train now traverses South Africa and its breath-taking scenery in a manner that befits the mystique that has grown around it.
Kings and presidents have indulged on this magnificent, moving five-star “hotel-on-wheels”. From love-struck honeymooners, to adulated celebrities. And even ordinary folk who romanticise about a life of spectacular luxury, a life that has seemed tantalisingly out of reach. Until now...
Welcome aboard The Blue Train. Your unforgettable experience is about to begin…
It is from this dream that The Blue Train was born. Cairo was never to be, but the dreamers persevered and The Blue Train now traverses South Africa and its breath-taking scenery in a manner that befits the mystique that has grown around it.
Kings and presidents have indulged on this magnificent, moving five-star “hotel-on-wheels”. From love-struck honeymooners, to adulated celebrities. And even ordinary folk who romanticise about a life of spectacular luxury, a life that has seemed tantalisingly out of reach. Until now...
Welcome aboard The Blue Train. Your unforgettable experience is about to begin…
Overview
Location
South Africa, Western Cape, Cape Town
Phone
+27 12 334 8459
Mentions in press and media 2
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| Nov 30, 2018 | We toured the world-famous Blue Train – now also for business trips at R60,000 per person | The Blue Train now offers business charters for anything from dinner to a multi-day trip across the country. That business dinner will set you back R4,900* a head, and a five-day trip between Pretoria and Port Elizabeth starts at around R60... |
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FAQ about The Blue Train
What has the press written about The Blue Train?
Parsers VC has collected 2 articles mentioning The Blue Train, among them “We toured the world-famous Blue Train – now also for business trips at R60,000 per person” (Nov 30, 2018).
Is The Blue Train still active?
Yes, The Blue Train is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Sep 26, 2020.